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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
New Dodge in Drinking.

Two men and a woman visited the min strels at Detroit not long ago, entering the theatre when the programme was about half over. The trio were very fashily dressed. The elder man wore sealskin coat and the other magnificent Inverness. They stood up and removed them with ostentation. Finally they became settled down and stared through big opera glasses at the performance
 The persistency with which they leveled their glasses at the stage excited comment The glasses were almost as large as those used for field purposes. The woman, with an insipid smile, sat idly sucking the handle of her lorgnette. The elder man became un- easy. He began talking in a monotone and applauded uproariously every situation on tho stage. Finally he joined in with B. M. Hall on banjo solo. The younger man tried to suppress his companions exuberance, with partial success. Then the woman com menced to whistle. The party were unde- niably intoxicated. Manager Wright finally silenced their hilariousness by threatening to remove them.
 "I was afraid of those people the minute they entered" he said.
 "Why sop
 'Well, you can tell by their opera glasses that they meant trouble. Those arc the latest fad. No more going out between acts Ou see, UneIe dIe LhIee CylHOerS. Tho cen ter ono and the outer part of the two others are false. Four whisky glasses of liquor can be placed in this glass. A little tin tube ex- tends into the center cylinder. When drawn partly out it opens the valve at its inner end. As many persons hold an opera glass with both hands, the deception is perfect, and the contents of the cylinder can be drunk to the last drop. An inventive genius in Washing ton got up the idea only this fall, and he is making good thing out of it, although lorg- nette handles that will hold liquor or per- fume are by no means new thing.-Detroit Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
THE LAST MEETING.
The Councilmen Exchange Compliments
 and Adjourn for the Year.

The Councilmen Exchange Compliments
 and Adjourn for the Year.
 The Councilmen did but little business last evening, but after that little had been disposed of they indulged in mutual ad- miration, Councilman Martin starting the ball in a speech eulogizing President Davis and offering a vote of thanks to that off, cer. It was carried by rising and unani- nous vote. President Davis, in reply, said he desired to thank the members for their efforts in trying to make the meetings a success. He had endeavored to do his work and he heartily appreciated the kind sentiment and kind words he received. He wished the incoming president would find the duties as pleasant as he had. s@ @*
 A vote of thanks was also rendered Clerk Bryan, who said that the few years he had been clerk he enjoyed very much, and af- ter two years service he thought he would not run for the office again. s1'sta
 Councilman McMahon, who retires this year, thanked the president for the cour- tesies he extended to him, and although the board was about to die, after death there is resurrection. He also alluded to the good feeling that existed among the members of the board Councilmen C. S. Chapman, Blair, Finley, Cannon and Strong, also expressed their thanks to the president, clerk and the members of board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Coasting for the Boys.

When a petition came before the Coun- streets be set aside for sliding there was a general response in favor of the boys, every father testifying to his adoration of youth and youthful sports, but many of them re- fused to cast their vote with the boys. But enough voted that way in the opinion of President Davis to declare the matter carried, and Central avenue, Liberty street, Porter street, Cooke street and Orange street were designated for coasting from to 10 p. m. This, is was held, would be better than setting apart one or two streets. There was disposition on the part of some members, notably Council men McMahon and s. w. Chapman, to re- fer the matter to the city attorney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
AT A FAMILY HOTEL.
An Illustration of Now York Life-C
 ting Out of 3 Scrape,

An Illustration of Now York Life-Got-
 ting Out of 3 Scrape,
 How woman got out of scrape is true little story and an illustration of New York life. Without doubt the worst place in which a man can place his wife is a family hotel. It breeds idleness and then mischief. In one of these caravansaries dwelled three young1 wives-call them Mrs. C., Mrs T, and Mrs. D. They were all under 30, and had children, who lived with their nursemaids and policemen in the park on pleasant days, or tramped about the hotel corridors on rainy ones. All these women were given to Irritation. Down town hus- bands are convenient creatures. The hours when they were at home were the penalties the wives paid for being married. In the ab- sence of the lords they had splendid times. Each had mildly sentimental affair to en- iven the day. Mrs. T was the eldest and she had a young slip of an admirer who clerked it in nearby bank. She encouraged the lad; and, though she was ten years his senior, he got desperately enamored.s He be- loiged to wealthy family, and his father, fnding fine opening in a western town for his sons supposed talents, notified him that he had bought out half a business and wanted him to go immediately on to take charge of it. Leave the lady of his love? The youth Au1 oWoAA UAOuSuU ONOA tA11O O pAo- tol. He put bright and shining cartridges into its six little threats and went in pursuit of Mrs. T. He vowed that if she did not leave the two small Ts and the large he T he would punctuate his own existence and puncture her body with these shining cart ridges.
 Mrs. was half mad with fear. She begged for time to consider, and flew to the other members of the trio for counsel Mrs. c, the youngest and cleverest, asked if Todlekins had any documentary evidence, and received an assurance that not so much as an autograph could be produced.
 "Then," said she, s'the way is plain; there's no knowing how soon we may all need the others, and so we must stick by the one in trouble. I will meet my husband this very evening and ask protection from young Todlekins, who has sworn to shoot me unless run away with him; and you, Maria?' ad- dressing Mrs. D.
 IT," said that lady, "have passed an after noon that has almost turned my hair gray. Young Todlekins called on me at 12 with O pistol to swear he would have my life unless I went to Colorado with him next Monday"
 That night three husbands proclaimed the insanity of Todlekins, Jr., whose father was promptly on hand to interview the three matrons. The circular story was issued. He had made love in the same terms to the three women, he had urged all three to fly and he had threatened the existence of all. There was no construction save insanity to put upon his conduct, and pa put himself in communi- cation with a specialist at once. Todlekins owned up he had proposed elopement to Mrs. T, the eldest of the bunch. The old man, who rather admired the lamb of the nook, Mrs. c, took this for new sign of lunacy, and sent his son off for tour in Europe New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Adjourn Without Pyrotechnics.

The Aldermen failed to get g quorum together last evening, but the Mayor and Aldermen Cowell, Plume, Terry and Chip an informal talk about city matters, the City Hall insurance more especially. It was brought ont that if there were no scenery in the hall insurance could be had at much lower rates, and there was a pronounced sentiment in frvor of getting it out of the way. The old scheme of cutting the hall up into offices was incl dentally brought up and the idea prevailed that the removal of the scenery would be
 good step in that direction. Those present passed vote of thanks to the Mayor and clerk, but the Aldermen did not emulate the example of the lower body in firing off pyrotechnics eulogjstic of one another
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
The First Assembly.

There was delightful party at Music Hall last evening, full evening dress pre- vailing, and the toilets of the ladies being remarkably beautiful. It was the first of a series of assemblies which will be given by select company of youny men this season and if the coming events are to be judged by the one last evening they will be marked with success. There were 16 numbers on the programme and the Wheeler & Wilson orchestra furnished music. Those present from out of town were MI and Mrs J. E. Wayland and MT Benninger of New York; Miss Maltby of Englewood, N. J.; the Misses Halliday of Cairo, Ill
 Miss Hotchkiss eff New Haven; Messrs Burdon of Brooklyn. N. ", and Shelton of Bridgeport. The committee in charge of the assembly were P. E. Jenks, G. E. Judd, A. H. Hemingway and c: F. Mitch: ell. J. P. Kellogg, w. B. Merriman, Carl E. Munger and A. R. Kimball were floor directors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
A SEVERE STORM.
The Usual Trouble Incident to Heavy |
 Wind and Rain.

"lnd and Rain.
 Following close upon the first snow storm of the season, comes the first heavy rain storm. It struck this vicenity late last night. The temperature was so cold that it froze as fast as it fell and when the people arose this morning everything was covered with glare of ice. The weather moderated during the morning and all trace of the ice soon disappeared, and at noon the storm had settled down to a drenching rain unprecedented this season. The rain poured down and strong wind blew it in sheets into the faces of the pe- destrians rendering life unpleasant and the carrying of umbrellas difficult oc- cupation, Telephone and telegraphic communication was made difficult, but there was no serious interruption in the service. The sewers and catch basins were at times filed to their utmost and the streets at times resembled small rivers, but fortunately, so far as heard from eel lars escaped and little damage resulted from the storm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
ENTERTAINMENTS.
OPERA HOUSE:

The famous spectular drama, 'sThe World, will be given at the Opera House this evening under the management of George 0. Morr!s. The company is first class and the success of the dramatic portion of the entertainment will be en- hanced by large amount of new and beautiful scenery never before seen in this city.
 Marshal P Wilder, the celebrated reader, with the Harvard uuartette of Boston will give an entertainment at the Opera House next Monday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
NOTICE

FT1O the Honorable Court of Common Council of | the City of Waterbury:
 The Board of Compensation to whom was re- ferred the order of said Court, bearing date the sth day of August, A. D., 1887, directing the as sessment and determination by this Board of all damages or benefits accruing to all parties inter- ested by the layout of Dublin street, the same was adopted by said Court August 1s 1887, here by respectfully report:
 That we caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public improvement, in all respects, pursuant to the pro- visions of the charter of said city, to appear be- fore us and be heard in reference therto. And we fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice, all persons who appeared before us
 And thereupon, we do assess and determine that the City of Waterbury pay to the following named person. in full of all damages, over and above all benefits, accruing to him by reason of the proposed public imrovement, the sum written George Byrnes. $15OOO The City of Waterbury to rebuild the bank wall and leave the lot in good cOn1ition
 5sz@ tfl C.s. NORTHROP, Board : E9ss S. A.. CHAPMAN, of
 E. l.. FRISFIE, Relief. Report accepted. assessment of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted by Court of Common Council, December 9, 18S7. Approved December 20, 1887, by Henry l: Boughton, Mayor Damages payable January z 1887
 Attest E. G. kuDUFF,
 City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
John Twining, of J. G. Twining's store, is visiting in Danbury.
s6,OOO for the Crusher.

The Board of Councilmen last evening voted to appropriate s6,OOO to set the crusher at work. The Councilmen who voted against the appropriation were Messrs Keller Cannon, Finley, ,Noether and Williams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
A Treacherous Feline.

AHtong the patrons of an uptown restau- rant is one who has lost all faith in cats It was pitiably cold evening, and forlorn puss sat on the outside of the window ledge, looking pathetically into the warm room. Now and then she expressed her sorrow in the chromatic music of the feline tribe. Sev eral customers were tempted to open the window and let her in. One of them, whose table abutted the ledge where puss sat, finally yielded to her entreaties and raised the sash. With 9 gratifed, but not grateful, Pur,r-r-r toner's table, seized in her mouth the half roast chicken that the waiter had just served. and, turning, jumped out of the window onto the roof of shed before the customer could say "scat!n much less lower the sash. Then tho other customers hid their faces in their napkins. and the kind hearted man looked sheepish.--New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
Guardian. RICHARD STEPHAN, L. S. MARY E. STEPHAN, l.. s.

To WHOM Ir MAY CONCERN: We the undersigned, majority of the Select men of the town of Waterbury; in the County of New Haven, state of Connecticut, Gin the Probate wherein Mary Ellen Delany, the minor child received and given in adoption in and by the fore going written agreement, by John A Mulcahy, guardian of said minor child, to Richard sheehan and Mary Elizabeth Sheehan, husband and wife, all of Waterbury aforesaid, do hereby consent to said agreement and do approve the same. Dated at Waterbury, aforesaid, the 18th day of November, Anno Domine 1887
 JB DoHERTY, (selectmen of the Town GEO. A. BOUGHTON. of Waterbury. VINo the Probate Court for the District of Water | bury: We the undersigned parties contract ing to the foregoing agreement of adoption of F1ary Ellen Delany minor child residing in Wa terbury in said district, hereby execute the afore- said agreement consented to and approved by the selectmen of the town of Waterbury, in said district, the same being the town in which said minor child resides, to said Court for approval, aud pray that said Court approve the same pur- suant to the statute in such case made and pro- vided.
 Dated at Waterbury aforesaid this 18th day of November, A. D., 1887.
 JOHN A. MULCAHY.
 Guardian.
 RICHARD STEPHAN.
 MARY B, STEPHAN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28

RESTRICT of Waterbury ss. Probate Court, Nov U ember 19 1887.
 WHEREAs:-The foregoing agreement in writ ing for the adoption of Mary Ellen Delany, a minor child residing in Waterbury in said District, aged about three and one half years, with the ap- proval in writing of the selectmen of the town of Waterbury, in said District Gin which said town said minor child resides), has been exhibited to said Court for pproval.-THEREFoRE: ORDERED-That the hearing on the approval of said agreement be had at the Probate Office, in said Waterbury on the 29th day of December, A D.. 1ss7 at clock in the forenoon and that fur ther notice of such hearing and of the time and place thereof be given by advertising in some newspaper printed in waterbury, and having a circulation in said District, before said time assigned for said hearing, and that return of this order be made to the Court.
 By order of the Court,
 CHARLES W. GILLETTE,
 T111r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
NOTICE.

THIS agreement made by and between John A. l Mulcahy, of Waterbury, New Haven County Connecticut, legal guardian of Mary Ellen De- lany. minor under the age of fourteen years to wit of the age of three and one half years which said child resides in said Waterbury. coun- ty and state aforesaid, and within the Probare District of Waterbury, of the First Part and Richard Sheehan and Mary Elizabeth Sheehan husband and wife, of Waterbury aforesaid in said county and state, of the Second Part-WIT- NEssETH:
 That the said party of the first part, by virtue of the statute laws of said state, in such case made and provided, hath given and by these presents doth give in adoption said Mary Ellen Delany. minor child aforesaid, (both of whose parents have deceased) to said parties of the second part to be the legal child of said parties of the second part, with all the rights and duties between them, of legitimate parents and child-pursuant to the statute aforesaid-that said parties of the second part have accepted and hereby do accept said Mary Ellen Delany, minor child aforesaid, in adoption; and hereby do adopt said minor child as their own legal child, with all the rights and duties between them of legitimate parents and child, pursuant to and to the full intent aud meaning of the statute aforesaid.
 In testimony whereof the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and affixed ther seals at Waterbury. aforesaid, this 18th day of November, Anno Domino 1887
 In Presence of
 THOMAS CALLAGHAN,
 J. c. WHITE.
 JOHN A. MULCAHY, L. S.
 Guardian
 RICHARD STEPHAN L. S.
 MARY E. STEPHAN, l.. s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28

10000 presents and lowest prices on toys at Twining's Furniture Store, 127 South Main street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

Of Macomber, who used to play with the Waterbury Polo team, the Jersey City Ar gus says: stMacomber of the Newarks is 8 fair player, but at times he loses his head. During the playing of the second goal Reagan of the local team took the ball from him. He grew excited at once and followed him down the floor towards the end of the Rink when he hit him over the head with his polo stick. The referee who saw the act, stopped the game and called foul on Macomber."
 The Hartford polo team are dlsgracing themselves by their associations. From Saturday night until the commencement of the game on Monday they were on con tinuous debauch at which one of them, Riley, lost his watch, and Conway all the the money he had in his possession. These facts coming to the knowledge of sport ing man of this city, he offered the odds of twenty to one against the Hartford team on Monday Telegram
 Jack Dempsey, the middle-weight cham ipion of the United States, and the best man of his weight who ever entered the prize ring, is in New Haven attended by g host of lesser lights of the. boxing frater- nifty. They are to appear tonight in . grand athletic entertainment at the polo rink.
 Tom Houlihan says he will fight Nelson or Haley for S2OO side after he gets through with certain man in Norwich.
 Dan Shannon has been sold to the Kala- mazoo ball club by the Omaha club, and will play second base and captain and manage the team.
 Doe has asked for his release from the Meridens. His mother is very sick and he wishes to play nearer home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28

Florida and Jamaica Oranges, Malaga and Catawba grapes, New Table Nuts, etc., at w. N. Ladds.
 Allderige the Photographer, 1 Exchange Place, guarantees to finish all sittings made up to Thursday evening, for Christ mas.
 If you want good steak, broiled chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppe's, 113 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-28
EVENTS THIS EVENING.
CITY AND SUBURBS.

''The World" at the Opera House tonight.
 William H. Murphy, of this city, is wis iting in Lowell, Mass.
 The officers of Eureka Chapter, R. A M.. wi' stalled this evening.
 or, of the firm of Minor & -. somewhat better this after
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-10
TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers
we're fled with the county register
yesterday:
James Hall b Anton Oarsnora, lot
on southwest corner Of hcLemore
avenue ard l., N. o. and T. X. X T;
cor slderAtion, 800
James Is. Rogers 10 Vernon l., and
John q RpgeTs, lot nj intersection OF
Bass avenue and NJ nAssas street con.
sidsration, $500.
Msachsm SEooDs et al. 10 John
Loague, lots 25, 20 and ~, Swoope
subdivision consideration, fl276.
W. q. swoope ard wife TO John
League, lot 10, Swoope subdivision (;
consideration, SOS rs.
John League 10 Kate Quentel, north
part Of lot 4, block 40, Sou'h Mtm
pnis; confederation. $500.
b uf Oily Stove Works 10 II. Wet.
ter Manufacturing Con pany, two lots
In Fort Pickering at the corner Of
Georgia and Seventh streets; consid.
Grafton, SO
J. J. A. DueE,st TO Daniel Sullivan
lot la Nnrtheas, Keryille; considers.
tion, 500.
A. =. DueEait to same, lot No. 2 Ia
same place; consideration, S2b.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-10
THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
brighter ana More Encouraging
Than Ever Before.

IN ", your opinion Of real estate,
It's prospects, and the inture OF Mem
phis, will be OF value 10 the readers Of
the APPEAL far and near" said q re-.
porter to Msj. J. l.. Rsrlin, q veteran
In the business, and who knows nearly
every foot Of ground In Shelby county.
"If you think 80 / can elsily give
IT," was the reply. "rhe activity Of
the real estate market continues, and
the outlook Ia brighter and more en-.
coureging than ever before In the his
tory OF Memphis. We have reaton to
expect q lull In all departments OF
business In midsummer, and real 20.
tate Ia no exception TO the general
rule. But II Is very gratifying to no'e
that al tbi time there Is most lively
interest aud activity and buyers
are eagerly seeking to invest
There are many causes conspiring
10 this reeult.
"First-The low prices which have
60 long heretofore prevailed, coupled
with the conviction which hes iasten.
cd itself on the mind OF the public at
large, that Memphis lie destined 10 be.
come tho great city Of the Mississippi
Valley.
"Second-The vast number rail.
road lines converging thJis intereets
here.
"Thiid-The rapidly Increasing
wealthy population and commercial
aad N 'nnfactufing enterprises.
Fouith-The new railroad aud
dummy line being built 10 socommo.
date local travel.
Fiith--The favorable crop reports
and general prosp ri'y u the country.
Far eoriny busiBses men Perceive IN
tbs development oi tlo mineral wealth
Of Alssama ard Tennessee the potent
fact that Memphis, on sccount If heI
c1mmaudipg poUloa on the Missis
tippi fiv5fy mus become the gros,
distributing center for this wealth,
end that ne will become not only /
grsa, commercial mart, but alec .
manufacturing city.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-10
NAP OF MEhPHIS.
Gen. m. r. wiIIiamson's Fourth
Edition I'm Process of Dis
tribution.

The fourth edition Of Gen. NJ. T.
wiliamton's map Of Memphis and
immediate vicinity Is ready for dis
tribu,ion TO subscribers, and the sccu.
rate and faithful author 10 rapidly fill-
Ing order. His latest production is
In sections, instead Of the former plan
OF one mammoth roll, which maks II
all the moro convenient for reference.
IL shows the location OF every loot OF
property In the city, each lot num-
bered and the subdivision plainly dee
ignated, the whole being one OF the
most valuable compilations ever
issued, and especially N this season
OF marvellous development and iie-
quent property changes. Everything
Of interest In and around the city ID
clearly exhibited and unmisiakably
explained. It's cost Ia a mare baga-
telle when compared with lis worth,